moytoy12 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Assuming that TF has a five year deal (was that ever confirmed?), we're now in year 4, which would be the time that an AD would/should be thinking about a possible extension. Do you think we'll offer an extension after the season? Will TF accept? Do you want to extend him (for say 3-5 more years)? My answer is an emphatic yes to #3, a confident yes to #2, and "jesus, I hope so" to #1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glazedandconfused Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Kind of crazy to think that the contract extension he signed in 2009 with OK State would have expired this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 10 minutes ago, moytoy12 said: Assuming that TF has a five year deal (was that ever confirmed?), we're now in year 4, which would be the time that an AD would/should be thinking about a possible extension. Do you think we'll offer an extension after the season? Will TF accept? Do you want to extend him (for say 3-5 more years)? My answer is an emphatic yes to #3, a confident yes to #2, and "jesus, I hope so" to #1. I believe he’s already been extended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 1 minute ago, RiseAndGrind said: I believe he’s already been extended. Thanks, I obviously didn't know that. Any idea when that happened? How long the extension is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clock_Tower Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Never hear much financial info from SLU as is the case with most private schools as to amounts, length, terms... though public universities are much different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBFan Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 1 hour ago, moytoy12 said: Assuming that TF has a five year deal (was that ever confirmed?), we're now in year 4, which would be the time that an AD would/should be thinking about a possible extension. Do you think we'll offer an extension after the season? Will TF accept? Do you want to extend him (for say 3-5 more years)? My answer is an emphatic yes to #3, a confident yes to #2, and "jesus, I hope so" to #1. I have post questions about his contract too and some posters have replied that he had been extended for more money. I would like to see the extension out 5 more years with a large buyout from any university interested in hiring him. Ford is 50 and a energetic salesman for the program he coaches and when he makes a couple more NCAA appearances then he will be the hot coach to poach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 53 minutes ago, CBFan said: I have post questions about his contract too and some posters have replied that he had been extended for more money. I would like to see the extension out 5 more years with a large buyout from any university interested in hiring him. Ford is 50 and a energetic salesman for the program he coaches and when he makes a couple more NCAA appearances then he will be the hot coach to poach. I want to say he's been extended about 4-5 years out. Edit: pretty sure he also has a hefty buyout CBFan likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 I think the athletic department and big boosters deserve some praise. It is pretty clear that they are not operating on the cheap when it comes to hiring staff members for the basketball program. The staff is bigger and more accomplished than ever. Some people are writing some big checks to not only pay for Ford, but his staff. TheOne, Zink, moytoy12 and 1 other like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3star_recruit Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, brianstl said: I think the athletic department and big boosters deserve some praise. It is pretty clear that they are not operating on the cheap when it comes to hiring staff members for the basketball program. The staff is bigger and more accomplished than ever. Some people are writing some big checks to not only pay for Ford, but his staff. I second this. Chris May and company, you done good. brianstl and moytoy12 like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 This is all great news. And agree with Brian and 3star. Job well done, Chris May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 49 minutes ago, RiseAndGrind said: I want to say he's been extended about 4-5 years out. Edit: pretty sure he also has a hefty buyout Thanks for the insight. Good job by all involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 1 hour ago, moytoy12 said: This is all great news. And agree with Brian and 3star. Job well done when it comes to basketball and soccer, Chris May. Fify Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moytoy12 Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 16 minutes ago, billikenfan05 said: Fify I'll take what I can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compton Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 20 minutes ago, billikenfan05 said: Fify Women’s basketball has also benefitted significantly from the money poured into men’s hoops. Chaifetz and the facilities are second to none in the A10 imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 25 minutes ago, Compton said: Women’s basketball has also benefitted significantly from the money poured into men’s hoops. Chaifetz and the facilities are second to none in the A10 imo. That’s why I said basketball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVBilliken Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 48 minutes ago, Compton said: Women’s basketball has also benefitted significantly from the money poured into men’s hoops. Chaifetz and the facilities are second to none in the A10 imo. Not sure about that. I'd say for one, Dayton's arena is superior to Chaifetz, $75 million upgrade just finished ........ https://www.alsd.com/content/university-dayton-arena-renovation-new-body-same-soul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills10 Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 1 hour ago, WVBilliken said: Not sure about that. I'd say for one, Dayton's arena is superior to Chaifetz, $75 million upgrade just finished ........ https://www.alsd.com/content/university-dayton-arena-renovation-new-body-same-soul I drive by UD arena every day and outside of Chaifetz it’s my most visited. Even after the renovation I would absolutely choose Chaifetz every time. rgbilliken likes this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clock_Tower Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 1 hour ago, WVBilliken said: Not sure about that. I'd say for one, Dayton's arena is superior to Chaifetz, $75 million upgrade just finished ........ https://www.alsd.com/content/university-dayton-arena-renovation-new-body-same-soul UD Arena holds alot more people - though I prefer Chaifetz, the open feel/concept... Sitting in the dark so as to see the "lighted" court does not interest me. And UD has a really nice and superior non-urban campus (without major streets going through it)compared to SLU) the proximity of Chaifetz (for not only games but training, lounge, locker rooms, practice facilities...) to the rest of campus is a plus for Chaifetz/SLU. Most UD athletes train in a different facility truly on campus - their former student recplex - as opposed to UD Arena - probably a mile from their student center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compton Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 All of that additional capacity at UD Arena is seats that are tucked way up and out from the court, with a low ceiling right overhead. Chaifetz has a much better distribution. Not a bad seat in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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